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Pan fried steak with onions (biztec encebollado)

Biztec encebollado, or steak with onions is a quick and easy recipe. The thinly cut steak cooks quickly and pairs wonderfully with your favorite grain or salad. Many of my Dominican-style recipes can be seasoned quickly with a home-made "season all." Bija or ground annatto seeds will add natural coloring to dishes and help thicken meat sauces. Pan fried steak with onions (biztec encebollado) 1 1/2 lbs. sandwich steak1 medium white or red onion4 big garlic cloves1 teaspoon of bija (ground annatto seeds)1 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepperOptional: 2 tablespoons of season all1 tablespoon of cooking oil…

Braised chicken gizzards recipe: a treat for adventurous palates!

This braised chicken gizzards recipe includes cumin, ground annatto seeds or bija, and a blend of onions, garlic and herbs. A delicious treat for the adventurous palate. Easy print recipe included at the end. Dominican cuisine includes an array of foods considered unusual in certain countries: chicken feet, pig ear, cow's tongue, guts. It is the uncommon textures that makes them an interesting eating experience. Growing up near the countryside in the Dominican Republic, my mom often needed to cook a whole chicken to feed our big family. Stoves with ovens were less common, so meats were regularly braised. Back…

Chinese inspired sirloin tip roast

This recipe was inspired by the exotic flavors in Chinese beef jerky, which my mother in law makes from time to time. The enticing tastes and aromas of anise seed and sesame oil combine with the beef to delight your palate in this sirloin tip roast recipe. Get your slow-cooker ready. One of my favorites! Chinese inspired sirloin tip roast 3 lbs. sirloin tip roast2 table-spoons of rice cooking wine1 table-spoon of light soy sauce1 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper1 teaspoon of sesame oil6 start anise1/2 tea-spoon of ginger powderOptional: vegetables of your choice. Place the sirloin…

Cilantro beef stir fry with vegetables

Cilantro can be used as a garnish, but is also a great way to add delicious flavor to your meats. Try this simple cilantro beef stir fry recipe with a trio of vegetables. See printable recipe below the pictures. Prep all your ingredients before beginning. Once you start stir frying, you won't have time to chop. If needed, check out these links ahead of time to learn how to Julienne a bell pepper and how to prepare snow peas for cooking. Tip for crisp vegetables: Once you are done, do not cover your stir fry while it is hot. This…

Mapo Tofu Rainbow

If you like mapo tofu, but wish you didn't have to cook an additional dish to get your vegetables, here's my original recipe for mapo tofu raimbow. Eat up! Mapo Tofu Raimbow 1 lb ground pork1 pack silken (soft tofu, cut into 1/2 inch squares)1 bunch garlic shoots (approximately 20)4 medium tomatoes cut into 1 inch squares1 tablespoon Minced fresh ginger1 tea-spoon minced fresh garlic1 medium jalapeno or other small hot pepper (cut into rings)1 tablespoon light soy sauce1 tea-spoon corn starch1 tea-spoon sesame oil1 tea-spoon brown sugar (1/2 tea-spoon if using refined sugar)1/2 tea-spoon salt2 tablespoons cooking oil In…

Easy carnitas recipe – pork roast

Don't you just love carnitas? That tender, tasty pork that breaks with a fork and melts in your mouth? I do! It turns out you don't have to go to a Mexican restaurant to get a taste. This is my version of the pork carnitas recipe and it couldn't be simpler. If you decide to use bija or annatto seeds for this dish, see my related post. Easy slow cooker carnitas recipe - pork roast 2 lbs. of pork loin2 1/2 teaspoons ground salt (use 1/2 tea-spoon more if sea salt)2 teaspoons of oregano or oregano flakes1 teaspoon of…

Pork stew recipe

Try this pork stew recipe for a delicious dish, using traditional stew vegetables and Caribbean-style seasonings. This recipe gives you the option to use "season all", a home-made vegetable and herb seasoning I wrote about in a previous post, and ground annatto seeds, but it can be done without. See easy print recipe below. Pork stew recipe 2 lbs. pork loin or other pork meat (cut into 1½ inch square cubes)½ mid size sweet red onion (chopped)1 teaspoon of mashed garlic (about 3 big cloves)1½ teaspoons salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper½ teaspoon ground annatto seeds (bija or achiote)1 teaspoon oregano…

Braised chicken recipe (pollo guisado)

Dark poultry meat is specially tasty when braised. For this braised chicken recipe, I'm going to use all drumsticks (because I like them so much!) but you can use any part of the chicken. See easy print recipe at the end of the post! Braised chicken recipe (pollo guisado) 10 chicken drumsticks6 garlic cloves (peeled)1/2 of a red onion chopped in half inch squares1 tea spoon salt1/2 tea spoon ground oregano or 1 teaspoon oregano flakes1 tea spoon tomato paste1 tea spoon brown sugar2 table spoons vegetable oil4 green onions chopped (for garnish)1 1/2 cups water Garlic: mash garlic in…